Family Quiz.

How much money did Americans spend on toothpaste in 1998...

September 19, 1999

How much money did Americans spend on toothpaste in 1998?

A. $475 million

B. $952 million

C. $1.6 billion

Family Quiz answer: The answer is C. Americans spent $1.6 billion on toothpaste last year, according to Information Resources Inc. of Chicago. We do seem to put our money where our mouths are--Americans also spent $1.23 billion on toothbrushes and dental accessories and $600 million on mouthwash in 1998.